1.  That the text of the Conservation Area appraisal and management plan documents for Bearsted and Bearsted Holy Cross Conservation Areas, attached as Appendix A to the Report of the Assistant Director of Development and Community Strategy, be approved for consultation with relevant bodies and individuals.

2.  That delegated authority be given to the Assistant Director of Development and Community Strategy to make presentational, editorial and minor changes to the texts prior to publication for consultation, including the inclusion of maps and photographs.

That the Annual Monitoring Report, as attached to the Reference from the Local Development Document Advisory Board, be approved for submission to the Secretary of State.